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Catriona Wheeler, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, issues this statement following the murder of Henry Nowak and the ensuing unrest in UK communities: On behalf of the United Reformed Church, I would like to offer our deep condolences to the family and loved ones of Henry Nowak. No words can […]

Leaders in children’s ministry and education from all around the world gathered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, in May to reflect on their varied experiences and traditions of faith formation for children. The United Reformed Church’s Sharon Lloyd, Programme Officer (Children’s, Youth and Intergenerational Work), and Helen Bell, Mission Practitioner (Children) for the URC’s Eastern […]

Members and friends of St John’s United Reformed Church in Warrington have celebrated a new chapter of welcome, worship and belonging. In May, the community relaunched Open Table Warrington (OTW) — part of the Open Table Network (OTN), a charity that welcomes and affirms people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual […]

The Revd Dr Michael Hopkins, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Wessex Synod, offers this prayer in response to recent violence in Southampton, and in sorrow for all who have been harmed, frightened or bereaved following the murder of Henry Nowak. God of justice, mercy and peace, we pray for the city of Southampton. We […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) is delighted to announce that the Revd Paul Robinson has been nominated to serve as the next Moderator of the Southern Synod. The post has been vacant since the Revd Bridget Banks had to retire early in June 2025 on health grounds. The Southern Synod has around 140 URC and […]

Growing up, Hazel McCorrisken knew Jesus wanted her to speak and share his love in some capacity, but her fears were too great. Here, Hazel, a member of Helensburgh United Reformed Church in the region of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, shares her experience of completing the taster session for the URC’s discipleship programme Stepwise […]